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Patent EP-0805424-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CREVELT DWIGHT E
IPC: G06Q20/04
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: A gaming machine is disclosed which includes apparatus necessary to send requests to and receive authorizations from an EFT system. All such requests for credit are limited to a preset amount, so that when a player uses an EFT transfer to obtain playing credit, that credit will be limited to no more than a specified amount. In practice, the player inserts his or her ATM card (debit card), keys in a PIN number, requests playing credit, and receives the preset amount of credit which can be converted to plays on the gaming machine.
Patent EP-0806335-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOMIYA FUMINORI
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1997-05-03
Abstract: A steering wheel (50) which strengthens and simplifies a structure supporting a pad, to which an air bag apparatus is attached, at a cored bar (52). A cored bar (52) is integrally formed with a bridge (engaging piece) (54) formed by leg portions, which stand upright from spokes or the like, and a crossbar (pressing portion), which is bent and formed from the leg portions. A bracket (56) for a pad, to which an air bag apparatus is attached, is mounted at the space between the boss portion of the cored bar (52) and the crossbar. When the air bag apparatus is operated, impact force applied in a vehicle operator's direction is supported by the bridge (engaging piece) (54) via the bracket (56).
Patent EP-0824880-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BARTLMAE VOLKER
IPC: A47C3/04
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: The seat surface (6) and back-rest (7) are fixed to the frame (5) on the side of which is a connecting system for the row of chairs consisting of at least one connector (11) and coupling element (12) co-operating with a coupling-holder (13). The coupling element and holder each are rigidly fixed to the connecting point at the widest point of the chair or arm-chair. The connecting point is positioned near the top end of the frame's legs (4) opening downwards in a V shape in the sitting direction. An extra connecting point for the connector is positioned at the free end of a the frame's support strut (9) supporting the back-rest.
Patent EP-0843453-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHAFFER SHMUEL
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A method and a system are provided for improved mail networking. A
call transfer condition is first detected. A call transfer condition occurs
immediately before a call is transferred to a first mail messaging system (56).
Communication then occurs between local call processor (20) and remote call
processor (60). The system determines if a call transfer is supported by a
common protocol of both the second mail messaging system (16) and the first
mail messaging system (56). If a common protocol is supported, the call is
transferred to local voice mail system (16). The user (12) then provides a
message which is received by the second mail messaging system (16). This
message is automatically forwarded to the first mail messaging system (56) at
a later time.
Patent EP-0798839-A2 (EP)
Title: Distributed management apparatus for battery pack
Inventor: LOTFY NADER MICHAEL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1997-03-24
Abstract: In a distributed management apparatus for a battery pack, a battery monitoring module for each individual battery comprises a microcomputer and apparatus for bi-directional communication with a central control. Each microcomputer is provided with memory and its own control program, which allow sophisticated data gathering, communication and bypass control functions to be performed by each battery monitoring module independently of the central control, although still at its command, for more efficient control design and more flexible and capable system operation. In a preferred embodiment, each battery monitoring module may further comprise voltage and temperature measuring circuits with inputs to the microcomputer and a bypass circuit incorporating the microcomputer itself. All the battery monitoring modules are linked with an interface module by a minimal element, common digital communication circuit for bi-directional communication between each of the battery monitoring modules and the central control. Each battery monitoring module may provide bypass activation alternatively, as commanded by the central control, in a timer mode, in which the bypass path is activated for a commanded time, or a voltage mode, in which the bypass path is activated when the battery voltage equals a commanded value.
Patent EP-0837338-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SLADE ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1997-08-06
Abstract: An rf coil assembly for use in an NMR investigation,
the assembly comprising
   (1) a transmitter coil (10) adapted to transmit an rf
magnetic field suitable for the NMR investigation into a
working region and comprising a plurality of serially
connected winding elements (1-4); and   (2) a receiver coil (9) electrically separate from the
transmitter coil and adapted to receive an rf signal from
the working region and comprising a plurality of serially
connected winding elements (5-9).  
   Winding elements of one coil are interleaved and
substantially coaxial with winding elements of the other
coil, and at least one of the coils comprises one or more
winding elements which are counter-wound with respect to
the other winding element(s) in the coil.
Patent EP-0840516-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUGIYAMA KENJI
IPC: H04N19/423
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: An inter-block predictive coding/decoding apparatus
sequentially encodes/decodes blocks of a picture. A block
distant from a coded block by a predetermined distance is
independently coded. An interpolative predictive signal is
produced from the coded block and the independently coded
block with respect to each pixel of a block to be
predicted that is interposed between the coded block and
the independently coded block. The interpolative predictive
signal is subtracted from each pixel signal of the block
be predicted to obtain a predictive residual signal. The
predictive residual signal is coded. A block distant from
a decoded block by the predetermined distance is
independently decoded. The decoded block is obtained by
decoding the independently coded block and the coded
predictive residual signal. An interpolative predictive
signal is produced from the decoded block and the independently
decoded block with respect to each pixel of a block
to be predicted that is interposed between the decoded
block and the independently decoded block. A predictive
residual signal of the block to be decoded is decoded. And,
the interpolative predictive signal is added to the predictive
residual signal.
Patent EP-0846661-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAN TIE
IPC: C08K7/00
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: The present invention discloses
intercalates formed by contacting a layered
material, e.g., a phyllosilicate, with an
intercalant monomer surface modifier including an
alkyl radical having at least 6 carbon atoms and a
polymerizable monomer, oligomer or polymer. The
intercalant monomer surface modifier converts the
interlayer region of the layered materials from
hydrophilic to hydrophobic, therefore, polymerizable
monomers, oligomers or polymers can be easily
intercalated into the interlayer spacing. The co-presence
of the intercalant monomer surface modifier
and polymerizable monomer, oligomer or polymer
provide an environment for more polymerizable
monomers, oligomers or polymers to be intercalated
into the interlayer spacing and the intercalates are
readily exfoliated into polymer matrices to form
nanocomposites. The nanocomposites (e.g., epoxy-clay)
prepared from the intercalates demonstrated
enhanced mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance
compared with pristine polymer matrices.
Patent EP-0849246-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SIEBENHAAR BERND
IPC: C07C309/42
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula:
 
in which R is hydrogen or C 1 -C 4 alkyl, preferably hydrogen and Y is hydrogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy,
CF 3 , halogen (F, Cl, Br or I) or SO 3 M in which M is H, Na, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium,
mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-C 1 -C 4 alkylammonium, mono-, di- or tri-hydroxyalkylammonium or
ammonium that is di- or tri-substituted with a mixture of C 1 -C 4 alkyl and C 1 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl
groups; a process for their production by partial dehydration of compounds having the formula:
 
; and their use as intermediates in the production of
asymmetric or symmetric fluorescent whitening agents.
Patent EP-0845156-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAWLEY CHRISTOPHER ARTHUR
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: On met en application des traitements d'anodisation afin de créer des couches isolantes (12) dans la fabrication d'un panneau d'affichage plat ou d'un autre composant électronique à couches minces présentant une grande surface. Une première couche (1, 101) de matériau anodisable (par exemple, Al) est anodisée à travers une partie de son épaisseur afin de créer une deuxième couche anodique (2). Un masque à motifs (4) en résine photosensible, par exemple, est posé au moins sur la deuxième couche (2), de manière à définir une zone (5) dans laquelle la deuxième couche (2) est enlevée par attaque chimique à travers au moins une partie de son épaisseur et dans laquelle on réalise une autre étape d'anodisation afin de créer une troisième couche anodique (3) contiguë à une partie restante de la deuxième couche anodique (2). La fabrication est simplifiée à l'aide d'une anodisation inverse dans une solution d'électrolyte (20) afin d'effectuer l'attaque chimique de la deuxième couche (2). La première couche (1, 101) est polarisée négativement en tant que cathode dans le but d'effectuer l'anodisation inverse, après quoi on réalise l'autre étape d'anodisation par polarisation de la première couche (1, 101) de façon positive en tant qu'anode dans la même solution d'électrolyte (20) afin de créer la troisième couche anodique (3). Une partie restante (11a, 11b) de la première couche (1) peut constituer une piste de conducteur ou une électrode de grille au-dessus desquelles est située une couche isolante (12) comprenant une partie de la deuxième couche anodique (2) au sommet de la piste ou de l'électrode (11a, 11b) et une partie de la troisième couche anodique (3) sur une paroi latérale inclinée de la piste ou de l'électrode (11a, 11b). Une piste de croisement (C2, 18) ou une zone de canal de transistor à couches minces (15) peut être déposée au-dessus de la piste ou de l'électrode isolées (11a, 11b).
Patent EP-0915846-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LIEB FOLKER
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne de nouveaux cétoénols cycliques substitués par phényle, de formule (I), dans laquelle Het désigne un des groupes (1), (2), (3), (4), où A, B, D, G, X et Z ont la signification donnée dans la description. L'invention concerne de nouveaux procédés et des produits intermédiaires permettant de les préparer et leur utilisation comme agents de lutte contre les parasites.
Patent EP-0859463-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORIFUSA HIROSHI
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A time division multiple access (TDMA) system radio
equipment and a synthesizer output level adjusting circuit are
disclosed for causing output level of synthesizer 5 with
frequency fluctuation caused by synthesizer switching to be
variable in unnecessary guard time of transmission output and
at the time transmission transient response by incorporating
voltage variable attenuator 4 into synthesizer output. A TDMA
system radio equipment switches to use a synthesizer 5
outputting a plurality of frequencies, comprising a voltage
variable attenuator 4 in which attenuation amount of output of
the synthesizer 5 changes caused by controlled voltage, a
counting means for counting such that attenuation amount of
the voltage variable attenuator changes with required time and
required inclination based on leading timing at the time for
transmission, and a voltage generation means for outputting
voltage based on counting of the counting means to change
attenuation amount of the voltage variable attenuator 4,
whereby there is controlled such that output level of the
synthesizer 5 rises with required inclination before leading
timing at the time for transmission, while output level of the
synthesizer gravitates with required inclination after
trailing timing at the time for transmission.
Patent EP-0863471-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OHARA KAZUTAKE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1995-01-18
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit comprising: a plurality of combinational
circuits, each said combinational circuit having one signal propagation path;
and at least one pair of registers which are disposed anterior to and posterior
to at least one of the plurality of combinational circuits, wherein the plurality
of combinational circuits include: a first combinational circuit using a low-voltage
source as a voltage source thereof; and a second combinational
circuit using a high-voltage source as a voltage source thereof.
Patent EP-0884344-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GRUENING BURGHARD DR
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: The composition contains (A) predominantly straight chain copolymers of polyaspartic acid derivatives prepared from ammonium salts of alpha , beta -unsaturated dicarboxylic monoesters or from such monoesters and ammonia, the preparation optionally being in the presence of the diesters or anhydrides; (B) a surfactant (mixture) other than (A) which is a nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant or a combination of anionic surfactant with such a surfactant or with another anionic surfactant; and (C) conventional auxiliaries and additives. Also claimed is the preparation of the polyaspartic acid derivative (A) by polymerising an  alpha , beta -unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester or its ammonium salt, especially a maleic acid of formula (I) or (II), alone or together with ammonia and optionally in the presence of up to 20 wt.% proteinogenic or non-proteinogenic amino acids (or derivatives). This polymerisation is optionally followed by hydrolysis to give groups of formula -ÄNH-A(COOR<1>)-COÜ- (III) using esters or ketones as solvents. In (I)-(III), A = a trifunctional hydrocarbon group of formula (A1) or (A2); R<1> = alkali(ne earth) metal, H, ammonium or substituted ammonium, ÄNR<5>R<6>R<7>R<8>Ü<+>; R<5>-R<8> = H, alkyl or 1-30C hydroxyalkyl; Z = H or ammonium; R<3> = an optionally unsaturated 6-24C alkyl (R<9>) or a group of formula -XR<9>; X = an oligo- or poly-oxyalkylene chain with 1-100 oxyalkylene units; and R<4> = optionally unsaturated 1-5C alkyl.
Patent EP-0887242-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AOKI KATSUNORI
IPC: B60T8/36
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: In an antilock brake fluid control apparatus, passages
(98a) through (98k) formed in a housing block (40), and
passages constituting a part of the main passage which
communicates an inlet valve (31A) with a discharge valve
(35A) and is connected to wheel cylinders, are arranged
between a first side face (40a) and a standard plane (F). An
axis (L) of a plunger pump (35A) is arranged on the standard
plane (F). The standard plane (F) is parallel to the first
surface (40a) on which an electric motor (37) is provided.
Patent EP-0907038-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SIMONIAN STEPAN S
IPC: F16S3/06
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: A damped instrument kinematic mount providing novel damping features to protect
instruments from damaging flight loads. The mounting scheme utilizes any number of identical
strut elements to greatly reduce manufacturing complexity and costs. Improved kinematic mount
performance is achieved by arranging the six strut configuration to approximately uncouple the
mount suspension modes. A spherical joint damper is located at strut flexure locations and
utilizes a viscoelastic damping material that deforms in shear. Alternatively, cylindrical slot
mount dampers are placed at strut flexure locations. The cylindrical slot mount dampers use o-rings
or washers placed within the slotted machined mount bar stock. The kinematic mounts can
then be arranged in a classical truss arrangement pattern or other configuration providing desired
damping characteristics.
Patent EP-0917365-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA ISAO
IPC: H04N21/442
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for transferring multiplexed data
including image data and voice data through at least a communication line
between at least two terminal devices. The system includes : a monitoring
unit for monitoring a current state of transfer of the multiplexed data on the
communication line ; and a controller unit for controlling transfers of the
image data and the voice data, so that a priority is given to the transfer of
the voice data whilst the transfer of the image data is controlled or
discontinued in order to continue a current transfer of the voice data when
the monitoring unit recognizes a delay in transfer of the multiplexed data
on the communication line.
Patent EP-0930555-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SATTLER FRANK DR
IPC: G05F1/577
Filed: 1998-11-21
Abstract: At least one regulator (3) is arranged between at least one connecting system (5, 6) and the digital part (2) or the digital parts (21, 22), for regulating the current to the digital part (2) or the digital parts (21, 22). The regulating characteristics of the regulator (3) are adjustable.
Patent EP-0927615-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAILLEUL GUIDO
IPC: B28B15/00
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: In the heat chambers (11) the binding and the hardening of the concrete mass takes place under the effect of heat energy. In a sawing station (24) the bound pore concrete cakes are brought, where they are cut to the required formats. One or more heat chambers (9) receive the cut concrete cakes for storage under heat energy effect. One or more autoclaves then receive the pore concrete cakes for steam hardening. They are then passed to a cooling area (21) and all the constituents of the plant (9,11,21) have functional sections equipped with rails. A warm and heat chamber device (8) has a warm area (11) and a heating area (9).
Patent EP-0926780-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KIHIRA SATORU
IPC: H01R43/24
Filed: 1998-12-28
Abstract: A connector for a printed circuit board comprising a board-shaped housing (1) with
windows (2) and connecting terminals (3) arranged for the windows (2). An intermediate
part (3a) of each connecting terminal (3) is fixed to a housing part (1a) at an edge of the
window (2), and a contacting part (3b) of the connecting terminal (3) is arranged so that it can
undergo elastic deformation in the window (2) in the direction of thickness of the housing (1)
near the top of the housing (1). The external end of the connecting terminal (3) is formed as a
lead (3c), and the connecting terminal (3) is provided with a reinforcing lead (3d) that extends
from the intermediate part (3a) towards the bottom of the housing (1) in the window (2). If
necessary, a reinforcing frame (4) is embedded in the housing (1). A production method
thereof is indicated by example, wherein connecting terminals (3) and a frame (4) being
connected together are press-formed, and they are integrally molded with the housing (1),
then the connecting terminals (3) and the frame (4) are disconnected from the rest.
Patent EP-0925935-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIDEHISA
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: A liquid supply method includes a step of
preparing a negative pressure producing material
chamber, including a liquid supply portion for
permitting supply of the liquid to an outside and an
air vent for fluid communication with ambience, for
accommodating a negative pressure producing member for
retaining the liquid; a step of preparing a liquid
containing chamber having a liquid containing portion
for accommodating the liquid, the liquid containing
portion forming a substantially sealed space except
for fluid communication with the negative pressure
producing material chamber; a first liquid supply step
of permitting supply of the liquid to the outside by
permitting movement of the liquid into the negative
pressure producing material chamber from the liquid
containing portion without introduction of the air
into the liquid containing chamber with a negative
pressure while permitting decrease of a volume of the
liquid containing portion; a second liquid supply
step, after the first liquid supply step, of
permitting supply of the liquid to the outside by
permitting movement of the liquid into the negative
pressure producing material chamber from the liquid
containing portion with introduction of the air into
the liquid containing portion.
Patent EP-0860754-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TANI KENJI
IPC: G03G15/34
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A reference voltage generating circuit generates +5 V
and +24 V as the reference voltages, based on the voltage
from the commercial power supply, i.e., AC 100 V. This
reference voltage generating circuit supplies +5 V and +24
V to various operating circuits. The reference voltage of
the +5 V system is supplied to a logic circuit portion and
a voltage applying device. The reference voltage of the +24
V system is supplied to a control electrode voltage source
for generating the voltage to be applied to the control
electrode, a fixing lamp operating portion for generating
the voltage to activate heater as a part of the fixing unit,
and a motor operating portion for driving motors for driving
various driving devices.
Patent EP-0878392-A2 (EP)
Inventor: REDFERN ERIC
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing amounts of gas, particularly for the inflation of
balloons, including a gas flow control means (2,3,5) for controlling a supply of
gas and a pressure sensing means (7) to determine the pressure of dispensed
gas downstream of the flow control means and means (8) for controlling the
flow of gas in dependence upon the pressure sensed. The apparatus, when
used for filling balloons, includes a nozzle (6) which may incorporate a sensor
to determine when it is inserted into the neck of a balloon. The apparatus may
also include a means for receiving a payment and a means for dispensing
balloons.
Patent EP-0916807-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORIARTY KEITH A
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1998-11-10
Abstract: A system is disclosed for generating and transmitting data signals to the surface of the
earth while drilling a borehole, the system operating by generating pressure pulses in the drilling
fluid filling the drill string. The system is designed to maximize signal strength while minimizing
the probability of jamming by drilling fluid particulates. The system uses a rotary valve modulator
consisting of a stator with flow orifices through which drilling fluid flows, and a rotor which
rotates with respect to the stator thereby opening and restricting flow through the orifices and
thereby generating pressure pulses. The flow orifices with the stator in a "closed" position are
configured to reduce jamming, and to simultaneously minimize flow area in order to maximize
signal strength. This is accomplished by imparting a shear to the fluid flow through the
modulator, and minimizing the aspect ratio and maximizing the minimum principal dimension of
the closed flow area. A preferred embodiment and three alternate embodiments of the modulator
are disclosed.